The assurance was given by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the
Bank, Mr. Adam Nuru, at the closing ceremony. According to
him, the Bank's intervention in the area of sports using COPA as a vehicle
is aimed at developing the minds, body and abilities of the populace,
especially youths to contribute significantly to the growth of the
country's sports and tourism sectors.

The FCMB MD
said, "the COPA Lagos Beach soccer tournament
provides a platform to bring our customers, Nigerians, soccer fans,
families, local and international soccer beach players and other
stakeholders together in an atmosphere of relaxation, excitement and bonding,
very important factors for healthy living and nation building. This tournament
has become one of the most exciting events towards the end of every year. We
will continue to remain a strong supporter of initiatives that will create
opportunities and equip our youths for a bright future", Mr. Nuru, said.

The 3-day soccer, music and other entertainment
fiesta, organised by Kinetic Sports Limited, was
held at Eko Atlantic Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos and featured
the national beach soccer teams of Nigeria, Brazil, Senegal and England. There
was also a Club Challenge involving three Nigerian Clubs, namely Pepsi Football
Academy, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Gidi Sharks of Lagos and Ghana-based Sunset
Sports Club. In the national teams' category, Senegal emerged champions after winning
all three matches to secure nine points. Nigeria came second with six points,
Brazil was third with three points, while England was fourth with no point. In
the club challenge, Sunset Stars of Keta, Ghana, took home the trophy.
The Most Valuable Player of the tournament was Lansana Diassy of Senegal.

Also speaking on the tournament, the
Group Head, Corporate Affairs, FCMB, Mr. Diran Olojo, stated that, "beach
Soccer has become more popular in Nigeria, riding on the Copa Lagos tournament.
We believe that our sponsorship of the event in the last eight years, has
helped to raise the profile of the game going by the large
turnout of spectators and dignitaries that watched the football matches and
participated in other lifestyle events associated with it".

Apart from the excitement FCMB
built around the football matches, which went a long way to make the tournament
fun-filled and memorable, spectators and other guests had the opportunity to
experience the unique banking services of the Bank. The fan zone of FCMB was a
beehive of activities with various games and rewards for winners, courtesy of
the Bank. There was a music concert organised by FCMB that featured popular
hip-hop musician, Mayorkun (real name
Adewale Emmanuel), and other top-rated entertainers.

Commenting on
this year's tournament, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos state, expressed
excitement at the growing status of beach soccer in Nigeria and the support
provided by corporate bodies like FCMB.

Also
speaking, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Kinetic Sports, Mr. Sola
Aiyepeku, commended FCMB for its role in the promotion of sports
development. He noted that the involvement of FCMB over the years in COPA
Lagos has made the tournament more glamorous.

FCMB
has consistently supported sporting activities that have wide appeal across
demographic and socio-economic classes in line with its core values as a
simple, reliable and helpful financial institution.

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